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2021 Announcements

Applications are open for the TecHealth Emerging Scholars Program through January 3

Learn real-time data capturing techniques, develop research skills in using mobile devices to study health behaviors and health outcomes, build technical and writing skills, engage in professional development, receive mentorship and more.

Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk focuses on designing and evaluating digital interventions for Hispanic families

Join TecHealth for the next Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk at noon on Tuesday, November 30 when University of Miami assistant professor Sara St. George will present Designing and Evaluating Digital Interventions to Promote Healthy Lifestyles among Hispanic Families.

Research Center for Child Well-Being for their Distinguished Speaker Series hosts talk on November 5

Join the Research Center for Child Well-Being for their Distinguished Speaker Series on November 5 at noon when Julie Lumeng presents The Development of Children’s Eating Behavior: Psychosocial Stressors, Biology, and Parenting.

Three presenters will speak on Female Scholars in Aging Research at the November 5 CCADMR Seminar

The Carolina Center's Disease and Minority Research will host Marvella Ford, Sue Levkoff, and Leslie Ross to speak on female scholar in aging research during a virtual seminar from 12 - 1 pm on Friday, November 5.

International and Global Health Student Forum to be held on October 29

Please join the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics as their presenters as they share their experiences on healthcare and public health approaches in Ghana and Nigeria in urban and rural settings. Noon to 1pm in Discovery 331.

Volunteer Opportunities!

The 2022 Big Data Health Science Conference is looking for volunteers for morning or afternoon blocks of time during the conference February 11-12. Build your network, learn about behind the scenes, and gain free access to presentations.

Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk discusses Designing digital obesity treatments for medically vulnerable populations

Join TecHealth for the next Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk at noon on Tuesday, October 26 as Duke University's Gary Bennett presents Designing digital obesity treatments for medically vulnerable populations: What the literature doesn't tell you.

Save the date, call for abstracts for the National Big Data Health Science Conference in 2022

The UofSC Big Data Health Science Center will host their annual conference on February 11-22, 2022. Researchers are invited to submit their big data abstracts until November 1, 2021

Graduate Scholar in Aging proposals due by October 29

The Arnold School is committed to developing future leaders in aging research and has established this award, which will recognize up to two outstanding graduate students who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship focused on aging.

Research Fellowship in Aging proposals due by October 29

The OSA Research Fellowship is designed to support faculty and professional staff in the Arnold School of Public Health to conduct research in the multidisciplinary field of aging. Topics might include healthy aging, caregiving, social gerontology, the built environment, or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk discusses Leveraging Telehealth to Extend the Reach of Behavioral Health Treatments via Primary Care

Join TecHealth for the next Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk at noon on Tuesday, September 28 when MUSC associate professor Jennifer Dahne will present Leveraging Telehealth to Extend the Reach of Behavioral Health Treatments via Primary Care.

Research Center for Child Well-Being Distinguished Speaker Series September 10

Join the Research Center for Child Well-Being as they launch their Distinguished Speaker Series. Up first is Daniel Shaw on September 10 at noon discussing preventing developmental issues for children living in poverty.

C-STAR Lecture by Sigfus Kristinsson on August 26

The Center for the Study of Aphasia Recovery will host a C-STAR Lecture at noon on Thursday, August 26. Tune in to hear from Sigfus Kristinsson on Understanding Therapy Response in Chronic Aphasia.

Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk discusses Using the Pathverse Platform to Rapidly Prototype and Evaluate mHealth Interventions

Join TecHealth for the next Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk at noon on Tuesday, August 24 when University of Victoria associate professor Sam Liu will present Using the Pathverse Platform to Rapidly Prototype and Evaluate mHealth Interventions.

Research participant opportunity!

Are you African American? Between the ages of 18-65? Interested in improving your eating and weight? Learn more about this FREE three-month program led by UofSC researchers at the BRIE Lab.

July 9 CCADMR Seminar Series: Aging and Sex in the Media

Please join us for the next Carolina Center on Alzheimer’s Disease and Minority Research (CCADMR) Research Education Seminar. Drs. Lucy Ingram and Daniela Friedman will discuss aging and sex in the media and their research and teaching collaboration on this topic with Coventry University.

Opportunities for Underrepresented Undergraduate Students in Exercise Science and Public Health

Explore summer programs, scholarships, and research opportunities aimed specifically at African American and other underrepresented students in exercise science and public health.

Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk discusses The Evolution of Technology Use in Behavioral Treatment of Overweight and Obesity

Join TecHealth for the next Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk at noon on Tuesday, April 27 when University of Pittsburgh professor Lora Burke will present The Evolution of Technology Use in Behavioral Treatment of Overweight and Obesity.

Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk discusses Adapting an In-Person Behavioral Weight Management Program for Remote Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Join TecHealth for the next Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk at noon on Tuesday, March 23 when University of Florida assistant professor Kathryn M. Ross will present Changing Course Midstream: Adapting an In-Person Behavioral Weight Management Program for Remote Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

MCH Catalyst Program announces Maternal and Child Health Competition for Discover UofSC students

Calling all students -- graduate and undergraduate! If you've submitted a Discover UofSC abstract or iPoster on Maternal and Child Health, go ahead and enter it in the Arnold School's MCH Catalyst Program competition as well. We have cash prizes!

UofSC to host 2021 Physical Activity and Public Health Courses

Exercise science professor Russell Pate and Prevention Research Center director Sara Wilcox will direct the Physical Activity and Public Health Courses for researchers and practitioners in September. Learn more and register by June 1.

Call for Proposals! Graduate funding opportunity in maternal and child health research

The UofSC Maternal and Child Health Catalyst Program invites proposals from graduate students and will fund up to three graduate scholars to pursue research in areas related to the health and well-being of mothers, children and adolescents. Deadline is March 22, 2021.

Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk looks at Utilizing Passively Collected Data within Daily Life

Join TecHealth for the next Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk at noon on Tuesday, February 23 when Dartmouth College assistant professor Nick Jacobson will discuss Utilizing Passively Collected Data within Daily Life to Enhance Assessment and Treatment of Depression and Anxiety.

American Public Health Association launches Keep it Moving Challenge

The Arnold School Dean’s Student Advisory Council invites you to an early kick-off to National Public Health Week with the APHA's Keep it Moving Challenge. Sign up, join our ASPH team, and sync your device using Walker Tracker!

Call for abstracts by February 19: UofSC Nutrition Research Symposium on April 9

Doctoral students and recent PhD graduates or their advisors are invited to submit an abstract of 250 words maximum for a virtual oral presentation of completed doctoral dissertation research. University faculty, staff, and students are invited to submit an abstract of 250 words maximum for a virtual poster presentation.

Nominate extraordinary Arnold School students for the 2021 master’s and doctoral achievement awards

The Arnold School of Public Health is seeking nominations for its annual graduate student awards, which will be presented at the 2021 Hooding Ceremony.

Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk focuses on Digital Self-Monitoring in Behavioral Weight Loss Interventions

Join TecHealth for the next Virtual Tech Tuesday Talk at noon on Tuesday, January 26 when Stanford Prevention Research Center Michele Patel will discuss Digital Self-Monitoring in Behavioral Weight Loss Interventions.

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